Rhode Island College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,100
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, RI College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that RI College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Rhode Island College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, RI College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at RI College is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Rhode Island state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at RI College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,702

Cost of attendance at Rhode Island College in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,900

Cost of attendance at Rhode Island College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Rhode Island College received on average $5,118 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,118

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	388	50%	$4,828	$1,873,220
Other Federal Grant	778	100%	$3,250	$2,528,585
State Grant/Scholarships	12	2%	$8,074	$96,885
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	397	51%	$3,443	$1,366,740
Total Grant & Scholarships	780	100%	$5,118	$3,992,210

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rhode Island College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rhode Island College students is 45.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

45.7%

asian 48.4% 15 students
African American 30.8% 33 students
white 52.2% 327 students
unknown 44.6% 25 students
hispanic 36.4% 86 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Little East Conference
Basketball Little East Conference
Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rhode Island College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rhode Island College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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